Law-enforcement officials throughout the state have been alerted to watch for al Qaeda and other terrorists disguised as cops or military personnel trying to gain access to restricted areas.

Advisories issued by the NYPD Counter-Terrorism Division and the New York State Office of Public Safety urge lawmen to safeguard and monitor all uniforms, equipment, ID, building passes, entry cards and access codes – and to report any that are found to be missing or compromised.